Crochet Black and White Blanket
A crochet black and white blanket can add a touch of elegance and coziness to any room! The contrast between the classic colors creates a timeless look that is both stylish and versatile. Whether you're snuggling up on the couch or adding a chic accent to your bedroom decor, this blanket is sure to keep you warm and stylish. Plus, the handmade touch adds a special charm and personal flair to your living space. So go ahead, grab a cup of tea, wrap yourself up in this beautiful creation, and enjoy the comfort and charm it brings to your home!
Materials Needed
- scissors
- tapestry needle
- 1- 9 mm crochet hook
- 10 – 5 oz (142 g) Lion Brand Hometown in New York White 81 yd (74 m) or any super bulky gauge 6 yarn
- 10 – 5 oz (142 g) Lion Brand Hometown in South Dakota Black 81 yd (74 m) or any super bulky gauge 6 yarn
Notes:
- To make the item bigger or smaller use a 10+6 chain.
- Work in the back loops only for all the rows. The chain 2 and chain 1 count as the first stitch of each row.
- The pattern is 5 slip stitches, then 5 half double crochet. You repeat that for the entire row. Do that twice.
- Then switch to 5 half double crochet stitches, then 5 slip stitches. You repeat that for the entire row. Do that twice. You repeat these 4 rows for the pattern.
- Change colors every 2 rows.
Size: 42 in x 58 in with border (107 cm x 147 cm)
Abbreviations (US)
- st/sts – stitch/stiches
- slst – slip stitch
- ch/chs – chain stitch/stitches
- hdc– half double crochet stitch
Written Black and White Crochet Blanket Pattern
Ch 96 in black
Row 1: slst in 2nd ch, and in next 4 chs. Repeat** *hdc in next 5 chs, slst in next 5 chs*
across. Chain 1 and turn. (In the back loop for the entire pattern)
Row 2: slst in first 5 sts. Repeat** *hdc in next 5 sts, slst in next 5 sts* across. Chain 2 and turn.
Change to white.
Row 3: (ch-2 always counts as 1st st). hdc in next 4 sts. Repeat** *slst in next 5 sts, hdc in
next 5 sts* across. Chain 2 and turn.
Row 4: hdc in next 4 sts. Repeat** *slst in next 5 sts, hdc in next 5 sts* across. Chain 1 and turn.
Change to black.
Row 5: slst in first 5 sts. Repeat** *hdc in next 5 sts, slst in next 5 sts* across. Chain 1 and turn.
Repeat Rows 2-5 for 122 rows or until desired length is reached. Start and end with black.
Border
Pull up a loop on 1 of the ends (white) in the 2nd stitch from the side and sc. Do 1 sc in each st around. Do 2 sc stitches on either side of the corner.
On the sides do 1 sc for each row that ends in a slip stitch and do 3 stitches for the 2 rows of that end in half double crochet for a total of 4 single crochet stitches for every 4 rows.
Round 2: slst to the 1st st. Chain 2. *Skip 1 st sc.* Repeat **. In the stitch before the corner sc, ch2, skip 1 st, sc. If necessary, skip a stitch so that it works out.
Round 3: Repeat Round 2.
Round 4: switch to black: slst to the 1 st. *sc in the next, skip 1.* Repeat **.
Round 5: Repeat Round 4.
Cut the yarn and knot. Weave in all ends. Enjoy your modern chunky blanket.
